Abstract
Support groups for family members of persons with mental illness have become common in the past fifteen years. Much has been written about appropriate formats and content for such groups, and research indicates that persons who participate in them frequently receive important benefits. However, less has been written about the process of effectively recruiting members for groups. Family members, for various reasons, are often reluctant to take the step of joining a support group. In this paper, the authors report their experience in organizing a support group for siblings and adult children of persons with mental illness. The role of the facilitator is highlighted, which was found to be essential in helping interested but ambivalent prospective members eventually join the group.
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